as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
This approach not only reduces waste but also creates an exclusive, fully traceable felt that preserves the softness, strength and versatility of the natural material while meeting the highest qualitative and technical standards.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
This protects the beta cells yet preserves the immune system’s overall ability to defend the body.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
El Museo del Barrio Founded in 1969, El Museo emerged out of a desire to create new models within the arts, and celebrates, presents, and preserves art by Puerto Rican and Latin American artists.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Clothing manufacturers no longer must choose between using a softener that is durable but negatively impacts cotton’s natural absorbency or one that preserves the fiber’s ability to hold moisture but also washes off through home laundering.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The plan — which may face legal challenges — preserves H-1B visas as a last resort in fields where talent is scarce, but tilts the playing field toward American workers, answering critics in and out of MAGA who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
That preserves the company's ability to eventually convert the Hilton site into a 1,000-room headquarters hotel if needed, Marcus said last week.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Another protective measure for your bedscape is a mattress protector, which preserves the state of your mattress from any unwanted spills or stains.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
This protects the beta cells yet preserves the immune system’s overall ability to defend the body.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
El Museo del Barrio Founded in 1969, El Museo emerged out of a desire to create new models within the arts, and celebrates, presents, and preserves art by Puerto Rican and Latin American artists.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Another nearby point of interest for history buffs is Historic Blenheim and Civil War Interpretive Center, a Greek Revival-style house dating to 1859 that preserves signatures and pictographs from Federal soldiers who once lived there.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Clothing manufacturers no longer must choose between using a softener that is durable but negatively impacts cotton’s natural absorbency or one that preserves the fiber’s ability to hold moisture but also washes off through home laundering.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
The plan — which may face legal challenges — preserves H-1B visas as a last resort in fields where talent is scarce, but tilts the playing field toward American workers, answering critics in and out of MAGA who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
That preserves the company's ability to eventually convert the Hilton site into a 1,000-room headquarters hotel if needed, Marcus said last week.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Another protective measure for your bedscape is a mattress protector, which preserves the state of your mattress from any unwanted spills or stains.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
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Blowing a whistle, instead of yelling, also conserves energy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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The resort runs on 100% green power, has reduced its carbon footprint by 46%, and conserves millions of liters of water annually through advanced recycling and reduction measures.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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That contest will determine if Milei maintains a political mandate to further his aggressive cost-cutting agenda.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The host, Scotty, is an acerbic jerk who saves his meanest digs for Richter’s Mickey.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pivoting from McCaffrey and towards the receivers for the Niners saves you money, but can potentially lower your ceiling.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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